civics - Canadian government 1.

KQ 3(.1)
Describe each of the following terms.  State how each connect to the Canadian government
•government. The governing body of a nation state or community.

• confederation. An organization that consists of a number of parties or group united in an alliance or league.

• British North America Act  (BNA). The British North America Acts 1867–1975 are the original names of a series of Acts at the core of the constitution of Canada. They were enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and the Parliament of Canada. In Canada, some of the Acts were amended or repealed by the Constitution Act, 1982.
• constitution the fundamental rights and freedoms in a country.

• amending formula. The rules on how to change a constitution.

• charter of rights and freedoms. The CanadianCharter of Rights and Freedoms is one part of the Canadian Constitution. The Constitution is a set of laws containing the basic rules about how our country operates. For example, it contains the powers of the federal government and those of the provincial governments in Canada.
• fundamental freedoms. The fundamental freedoms arefreedom of expression, freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedomof belief, freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of association.
• Great Britain. A country.

• constitutional monarchy. Constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a king or queen acts as Head of State. The ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament, not with theMonarch.
• governor general. the chief representative of the Crown in a Commonwealth country of which the British monarch is head of state.
Q1.  At the Aboriginal talking circle with local MP candidates each FN's person was asked to give a word describing what they wanted in a local candidate.  

Paul wants an humble MP
Georgina...authenticity
Beth...brave (to do things totally different)
Susan...humble
Cheyenne... Strong
Jeff...warrior (for change)
Terry...inclusive
Leanne...commitment (to FN's)
Shannon... Fearless creativity
Michelle....most representative
Matthew... Open (to new ideas)
David.... Understanding (of FN issues)
Peter...heroic
Jack...understanding
Barb....visibility
Sharron...respect
Gerry...fortified foundations
Kate...equality (to fight for it)
Laurel...collaborative.

Add your descriptive word. Environmentally friendly.

What does this say about what kind of person the community wants. Someone who lives up to First Nations value's.